A: Chariot MQTT Server is a 3.1.1 compliant MQTT Server. It provides a configuration page for administration of network settings, access control (ACLs) to the MQTT server, setting/uploading of TLS certificates, licensing administration, and ACL import/export capabilities.
Q: Is Chariot MQTT Server Free?
A: Chariot MQTT Server can be run in a two hour trial mode for free. Once the trial timer expires, it can be reset again. This can be done an unlimited number of times. Between resets, none of the configuration changes that have been made to the server will be lost. So, it can be used in development without losing work. If you would like to remove the two hour trial timer, a license can be purchased by contacting sales@cirrus-link.com.
Q: Where can I run Chariot MQTT Server?
A: Chariot MQTT Server can be run in a virtualization software package such as VMWare Workstation, VMWare Fusion, VirtualBox, or a similar virtualization tool. It can also be run in the cloud on AWS EC2 or as an Microsoft Azure VM.
Q: What is the recommended size of a VM or EC2 instance to run Chariot MQTT Server?
A: Chariot MQTT Server runs best using a contemporary system with 4 CPU cores and 8GB of memory.
Q: Why would I use Chariot MQTT Server instead of MQTT Distributor?
A: Chariot MQTT Server does not have limitations on the number of connected clients. In addition, Chariot MQTT Server can be used as a standalone 3.1.1. compliant MQTT Server without any Ignition dependencies.
Q: Where do I get Chariot MQTT Server?
A: Chariot MQTT Server can be installed as a virtual machine by following this tutorial.